GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| haven | harbor |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| environ | encircle |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |